Sad News from Wisconsin Motorcycle Collision Lawyers
Summer officially arrived today, but many Wisconsin residents have already been taking advantage of the beautiful weather for weeks now by heading out on the open road with their motorcycles. However, the unfortunate downside to the season is the increased amount of traffic on Milwaukee area roadways, which can increase a motorists’ chance of experiencing a car or motorcycle accident. One of these unfortunate realities occurred today when an Oconomowoc woman died this morning in Milwaukee from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Saturday around 6:33 p.m. near the intersection of County Highway P and Ranch Road.
Susan Forster, 55, of Oconomowoc, sustained fatal injuries as a passenger on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Gary Bloom, 57, when Bloom took evasive action to avoid a collision with another vehicle. According to the Watertown Daily News, Forster was ejected from the motorcycle when Bloom avoided getting hit by a pickup truck whose driver failed to stop at a stop sign and sped through the intersection. Despite Bloom’s efforts, the bike lost control and crashed on the roadway. The truck was able to stop before any contact was made with the motorcycle.
Forster died this morning at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital from her injuries. Bloom sustained non-life-threatening injuries and no one in the truck was injured in the accident.
Authorities expressed that they are still investigating the details of the fatal accident. No information was released regarding any traffic violations or charges that were issued in connection with this crash.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Johnson Creek Fire Department, Johnson Creek EMS and Fort Atkinson paramedics all aided in the response to this crash.
At Domnitz & Skemp, we have years of experience in handling motorcycle accidents of all types. We have settled and litigated personal injury accidents as well as wrongful death accidents in counties throughout Wisconsin and obtained consistently outstanding results on behalf of our clients. If you, a loved one, or a friend has been injured in a motorcycle accident, or any type of motor vehicle accident, protect your rights and ensure a favorable result by contacting the experienced personal injury lawyers at Domnitz & Skemp.
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